"We're chuffed to be joining Channel 4," Lovejoy and Rimmer said in a statement. "We have a great laugh working together and we're very pleased we can continue that in our new home."

Channel 4's head of formats Dominic Bird, who commissioned the programme, added: "Simon and Tim have brilliant on-screen chemistry and their partnership will be at the heart of Sunday Brunch. They're a great fit for Channel 4 and we can't wait to get going on the new show."

Promising a mix of celebrity guests, cookery and "wit, chat and banter", former Something for the Weekend production company Princess Productions will make Sunday Brunch for Channel 4.